pipelex-setup

Guides users through configuring Pipelex inference backends and API keys.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mthds-ai/skills --skill pipelex-setup
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Skill: pipelex-setup
Source: https://github.com/mthds-ai/skills/tree/main/skills/mthds-pipelex-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mthds-ai/skills --skill pipelex-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the initial setup of the Pipelex inference runtime, ensuring your AI models can connect to the necessary backends and API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Configuration: Walks users through setting up inference backends like OpenAI or Anthropic.
  • API Key Management: Assists in configuring API keys securely, either through a gateway or by bringing your own.
  • Use Case: When running an AI method for the first time and encountering a configuration or credential error, this skill helps resolve it by setting up the required Pipelex environment.

Quick Start

Run the pipelex-setup skill to configure your inference backends and API keys.

Frequently Asked Questions about pipelex-setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure inference backends for the Pipelex runtime?

To configure Pipelex inference backends, run the guided setup to select providers like OpenAI or Anthropic and securely enter the required API keys for the runtime.

Why does my mthds-agent run fail with a credential or configuration error?

A credential error during your first mthds-agent run means the Pipelex inference environment is not set up. Running the guided setup resolves this by configuring backend API keys.

What's the best way to manage API keys for AI model inference in Pipelex?

The best way to manage API keys for Pipelex is using the guided setup, which securely configures credentials either through a gateway or by bringing your own keys.

Do I need a specific mthds-agent CLI version to set up the Pipelex runtime?

Yes, you need mthds-agent CLI version 0.1.2 or higher to ensure compatibility with the Pipelex runtime and successfully complete the inference configuration process.

Can I use OpenAI and Anthropic as inference backends with Pipelex?

Yes, Pipelex supports selecting inference backends like OpenAI or Anthropic. The setup process guides you through configuring these providers and managing the associated API keys.